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MARGARET DALY Obituary

DALY--Margaret Vennum, on August 21. Beloved sister, stepmother, grandmother, friend, colleague, neighbor and congregant of Grade Church in NYC. Always the smartest person in the room; with gentle wit, delightful irreverence, an open mind and compassionate soul she will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Margie was born in Minneapolis, MN. She attended Northrup Collegiate School and was a graduate of Vassar College. Margie had retired from a long career as an Editor of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine and was enjoying church, international travel, hosting dear friends, theatre and walks throughout NYC. A 56 year resident of the East Village; Margie had been all over the world and made life-long friends wherever she visited. Margie is irreplaceable and unforgettable.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 28, 2014.

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September 19, 2014

To a great colleague who encouraged us to be smart and thoughtful when creating each magazine issue because she credited readers as being smart and thoughtful. These very adjectives describe Margie aptly and accurately.

Ann Levine and Bryan McCay

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Elizabeth (Barrie) Barrett Carter Gibby, daughter of Bess Newhall and Chuck Carter; Bess and Margie's mom, "Mike" Vennum's dads were brothers.

Barrie Gibby

September 8, 2014

My dear and warm cousin and my link to the Newhalls in Minneapolis,- this is sudden and sad news indeed. I honor your love for intentional decisions, made with intelligent discernment and passion. I will miss your humor and pragmatic statements and will especially miss seeing you on Madeline Island and being at Haven House. May you sleep peacefully and know of our love.

Margaret Lee

September 7, 2014

Margie was a devoted member of the Women's Bible Study group of Grace Church in New York. Her questioning insight, humor, honesty, humility, and generosity of spirit were loved by all. We will miss her deeply.

September 2, 2014

I was so sad to learn of Margie's death. She was a fantastic person...so smart and witty. Her brother Tom let me know yesterday, very sad!
Peggy Cottrell

Kim Garretson

August 28, 2014

Margie was one of the most treasured people in my life as my boss at Better Homes and Gardens, and a lifelong friend. I am going to miss our dinners in NY and her visits to my family and me in Minneapolis.

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